Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
1512061

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Schatz

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Blumea 63: 79 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001385

Common Names

  • Desmopsis Nigrescens
  • Nigrescens Desmopsis
  • Nigrescens's Desmopsis

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Description

Desmopsis nigrescens (also called Black Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central America. It has small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Desmopsis nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmopsis nigrescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmopsis nigrescens is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Desmopsis nigrescens

Desmopsis nigrescens is native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.

Desmopsis nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmopsis nigrescens?

Desmopsis nigrescens

What type of plant is Desmopsis nigrescens?

It is a shrub

Where is Desmopsis nigrescens found?

It is found in Central and South America

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192568-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.